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US restores Iran oil sanctions as tankers hit in Hormuz

RTÉ News

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July 7, 2026

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US restores Iran oil sanctions as tankers hit in Hormuz

The United States has revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil after three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, raising pressure on Tehran as it negotiates with Washington over ending the Middle East war.

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 8, 2026

Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation

Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation

Attack the System

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· Jun 25, 2026

U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

News Updates From CLG CLG News Jun 23, 2026 All links and summaries are here. U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil | 22 June 2026 | The U.S. has issued a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran’s oil sector, authorizing the production, sale, delivery, and import of Iranian crude [] The post U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil first appeared on Attack the System.

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of H [...]

JUST IN: US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.US says Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior.@BRICSNews

Iran Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

What US sanctions relief on Iranian oil means for global energy market

New York [US], June 23, (ANI): The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports, a move that will allow Tehran to transact with international trading partners freely and even receive payments in dollars. 'Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and a major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran,' Iranian forei

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 2, 2026

With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu?

The US-Iran deal waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, but Washington will need further steps to meaningfully shift global crude trade and ensure clearer visibility into Iranian oil transactions. The post With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran says it couldn't export a ‘single barrel of oil’ during US blockade | AJ #shorts

Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports, the country's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said, adding that exports have since surged. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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